Cannibal Albert Fish

  

The life of cannibal Albert Fish was lacking an affectionate childhood after his father died and his mother left him at an orphanage. This wasn't the only factor that led him to become such a twisted and evil adult. His family had a history of mental illnesses, which could explain the biological point of view on his behavior. He appeared to be a common and caring grandfather. He would use this appearance to lure his victims and to gain their trust. Fish's interest in cannibalism first started after his wife of 20 years left him to raise their 6 children by himself. He would often serve his children raw meat for dinner every time there was a full moon. Albert Fish was caught after he sent a letter to the parents of a little girl explaining how he had killed, cooked, and eaten her. After authorities arrested him, he confessed to over 100 murders. This man was also a masochist who enjoyed sticking needles inside his body and leaving them inside. Fisher was sentenced to the electric chair and he seemed to be looking forward to it.

This video left me speechless after I watched it. Cannibalism has always been very hard for me to understand when a human isn't under severe circumstances. I wonder what causes the desire of human flesh. Could it be biological? Are humans instinctively cannibals in order to survive? is cannibalism accepted in other cultures?

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